Sumac is a tangy, versatile spice with deep roots in global cuisine. Learn how to use it, where to find it, and why it might deserve a spot in your pantry.

This crimson powder adds a tart, earthy flavor to sweet and savory dishes. Here’s everything you need to know about sumac — how to shop for it, what it tastes like, and how to cook with it.

Tangy, floral and earthy are three words often used to describe sumac. The vibrant, blood-hued spice is one of the primary ingredients in za’atar but is also a standout flavoring agent when used ...

In the Mediterranean, sumac berries are traditionally dried and ground into a powder for seasoning or garnishing a number of dishes. “Typically the whole sumac berry is crushed during processing ...

This vibrant crimson powder adds a tart, earthy flavor to sweet and savory dishes. Here’s everything you need to know when choosing and using it. The word sumac is derived from the Arabic word ...

This acidic spice powder is essential in Yasime's kitchen pantry. Sumac is used in the most popular Lebanese salad, called fattoush, similar to a Greek salad, except it does not use feta cheese ...

In a large, wide bowl, stir together the garlic powder, sumac, dehydrated orange peel and Urfa chile flakes. Dip the chicken in the spice mixture until every piece is well coated, flipping as needed.

Much of the sumac available in the US has gone through a process that involves drying the berries before crushing them into a powder, which results in a dull, dry, and gritty spice.